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UIF Payout Calculator

Estimate your UIF monthly payout schedule across Tier 1 and Tier 2 from salary history and credit days.

UIF Payout Calculator

Estimate your UIF monthly payout schedule across Tier 1 and Tier 2 from salary history and credit days.

Months contributing
Approximation based on contribution duration. Your official UIF record determines actual available credit days.
Estimated payout · Approximate — based on months
ZAR 29,176.06
182 credit days·ZAR 160.31 / day
Calculation breakdown
Estimated payoutZAR 29,176.06
  • Tier 1 (0–238 days @ IRR)ZAR 29,176.06
  • Tier 2 (239–365 days @ 20%)ZAR 0.00
How we calculated this
Daily payoutZAR 160.31
Estimated benefit duration182 credit days
Salary ceilingNot applied · R12,000
Income Replacement Rate (IRR)40.6%

Worked example

Estimate your UIF monthly payout schedule across Tier 1 and Tier 2 from salary history and credit days. · 200 credit days.

SalaryDaily benefitEstimated payout
R 5 000,00R 77,68R 15 536,39
R 10 000,00R 137,99R 27 598,09
R 15 000,00R 192,73R 38 545,12
R 17 712,00R 221,28R 44 255,74

Frequently Asked Questions

UIF Payout Calculator: How we calculated this

Estimate your UIF monthly payout schedule across Tier 1 and Tier 2 from salary history and credit days.

How much can I claim from UIF?

Multiply your daily benefit by your available credit days.

  • Example: A salary of R12,000 per month with 200 credit days gives an estimated payout of about R32,061.60.
  • Tier 1: Days 1–238 are paid at your applicable IRR.
  • Tier 2: Days 239–365 are paid at 20% of daily income.
What are UIF credit days?

You accumulate 1 credit day for every 4 completed calendar days of employment and UIF contribution, up to 365 days.

  • 12 months: Approximately 91 credit days.
  • 24 months: Approximately 182 credit days.
  • 48 months: The maximum of 365 credit days.
What is the UIF remuneration ceiling (R17,712)?
  • Monthly ceiling: R17,712, effective 1 June 2021.
  • Salaries above the ceiling: UIF contribution and benefit calculations still use R17,712.
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Estimated — not a guaranteeThis is an independent estimator, not the UIF. Your actual entitlement is determined by the Fund.Your actual UIF entitlement and payment are determined by the Unemployment Insurance Fund using your contribution, employment and claim records.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 2026-09-01
View source details and official links
South African Revenue Service (SARS)Guide for Employers in respect of the Unemployment Insurance Contributions ActOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and Labour — Unemployment Insurance FundUIF Benefit Calculation Fact Sheet — Daily Income, IRR and Credit DaysOfficial sourceDepartment of Employment and LabourUIF Online e-Services Portal (Employee Claims & Status)Official sourceGovernment GazetteUnemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001) and AmendmentsOfficial source
Independent estimator

This website is an independent informational toolkit. It is not affiliated with the Unemployment Insurance Fund, Department of Employment and Labour, SARS, or uFiling. Your actual UIF entitlement and payment are determined by the Unemployment Insurance Fund using your contribution, employment and claim records.